There are eight basic steps to follow while painting the exterior of a building, and they are as follows:

1. Pressure washing the walls
2. Removing loose and peeling paints
3. Repairing basic damages with epoxy fillers
4. Using a caulk gun to fill any gaps between the window, door, and the walls
5. Applying primers for any wood stains for a smooth coating
6. Covering all exposed fixtures with plastic covering and painter’s tape
7. Painting the exterior with flat or exterior eggshell paint color with a paint sprayer
8. Painting the doors and the trim to complete the job